McHenry Threatens to Resign as Temporary Speaker if GOP Tries Expanding His Powers Without Formal Vote

Rep. Patrick McHenry threatened to resign as temporary Speaker if GOP colleagues try to expand his powers without a formal vote.

McHenry said he would only take on expanded powers if granted through a formal vote, questioning the constitutionality of doing so otherwise.

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy has floated the idea of empowering the temporary Speaker without a floor vote.

Some Republicans proposed empowering McHenry "by acclamation" rather than a formal vote, but McHenry rejects this.

McHenry denies interest in expanding his role and is focused on electing Jim Jordan as Speaker.